F2 =-PL1A1E1L1A1E1+L2A2E2

Substitute the numerical values to compute F2:

F2 =-(110,000 N)(1,500 mm)(800 mm2)(200,000 N/mm2)1,500 mm(800 mm2)(200,000 N/mm2)+1,000 mm(1,600 mm2)(200,000 N/mm2)

(Before calculating this value, make a quick check of the units to ensure that they are consistent.)

F2 =-82,500 N (compression)

Next, solve for F1 from our previous equilibrium equation:

F1 =F2+P=+27,500 N (tension)